Mrs Fix It? I'm Tryin'!

Getting in there in the hair department!

On my dry erase board in the kitchen is a list of things that need to be fixed or replaced around the house. The list is for my brother, John, who's going to stay at the house next week with Sedona while I'm in Florida. That list has been up there for two weeks -- and it took me that long to realize I am capable of doing at least a few of those repairs. So, this morning, I removed the broken door handle from my storm door and took down the broken horizontal blinds in the kitchen and went to the hardware store. Tonight, I sit here feeing pretty happy with myself. Small triumphs.

I was reading my devotional today and one of the suggested scriptures was the 23rd Psalm. I know it's a psalm associated with funerals but for me it's for every day, for reassuring my anxious heart, and bringing me peace because it tells me that the Lord takes care of me -- takes care of all of us.

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.

He leads me in right paths for his names sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;

for you are with me; your rod and your staff – they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life;

and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.“